The average train between Chicago and Beacon takes 19h 30m and the fastest train takes 19h 24m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Beacon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Chicago and Beacon. The earliest departure is at 9:30 PM at night, and the last departure from Chicago is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Beacon at 6:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station and take an average of 19h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Beacon station via Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 30m.
Chicago to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
The distance between Chicago and Beacon is 1,133.6 km. The road distance is 1,446 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $240–550 and the journey takes 18h 43m.
